document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=587628>Question 587628</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Jerry works 3 hours faster than David. Together they complete 5 jobs in 18 hours. How long does it take Jerry alone?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "jerry = x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "dave = x+3\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1/x * 18 + (1/x+3) * 18 = 5\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I think....but it just doesn't work how I think it should. I appreciate your help. </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #374188 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Alan3354><B>Alan3354(69443)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Alan3354><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=Alan3354><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=374188\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Jerry works 3 hours faster than David.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "That makes no sense.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Do you mean it takes Jerry 3 hours less to do the work?  <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If so, you should say that.<BR>\n" );
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